Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Portugal
Portugal: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 0.0% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
0.0%
World rank
170th
of 199 countries
All-time high
34.9%
in 1971
All-time low
0.0%
in 2003
Years of data
16
1971–2021
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Portugal, 1971–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Portugal is 0.0%, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 16 years on record.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Portugal peaked at 34.9% in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2003.
Portugal ranks 170th of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Portugal, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 34.9% | — |
| 1972 | 34.8% | -0.4% |
| 1973 | 34.6% | -0.6% |
| 1974 | 34.0% | -1.7% |
| 1975 | 1.9% | -94.4% |
| 2003 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 0.0% | — |
| 2005 | 0.0% | — |
| 2006 | 0.0% | — |
| 2007 | 0.0% | — |
| 2008 | 0.0% | — |
| 2017 | 0.0% | — |
| 2018 | 0.0% | — |
| 2019 | 0.0% | — |
| 2020 | 0.0% | — |
| 2021 | 0.0% | — |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 0.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.9%. (69 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 0.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.5%. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 28.0% | 1.9% | 34.9% | 5 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6 |
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3 |
| 2020s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
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- 170 Anguilla 0.0% compare
- 170 Canada 0.0%
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- 170 Cuba 0.0% compare
- 170 Cayman Islands 0.0% compare
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- 170 Gibraltar 0.0%
- 170 Indonesia 0.0% compare
- 170 Iceland 0.0%
- 170 Japan 0.0%
- 170 Sri Lanka 0.0% compare
- 170 Republic of Moldova 0.0% compare
- 170 Maldives 0.0% compare
- 170 North Macedonia 0.0% compare
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- 170 Mauritius 0.0%
- 170 Malaysia 0.0%
- 170 Norway 0.0%
- 170 Naoero 0.0%
- 170 New Zealand 0.0%
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- 170 San Marino 0.0% compare
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More education data for Portugal
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 82,664 (2018)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11,380 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 136,282 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 128,743 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 741,752 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 598,661 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.89 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0566 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Portugal?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Portugal was 0.0% in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 34.9% in 1971.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2003.
- How does Portugal rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Portugal ranks 170th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release